Festive special occasion Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight
Indulge in the joy of the holiday season with our Festive special occasion Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight. This delectable dessert combines a moist, buttery cake with an array of apple juice-soaked dried fruits, topped with a layer of sweet marzipan and fondant. Perfectly portioned for sharing, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for your festive gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating with family or hosting friends, this easy-to-make traybake will capture hearts and palates alike. Delight in every slice and make your holiday moments even sweeter!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tablespoons apple juice (plus extra for brushing)
- 175 g butter, softened
- 175 g light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 175 g plain flour
- 225 g raisins
- 225 g currants
- 225 g cherries, halved
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed
- 500 g marzipan
- 500 g ready-to-roll fondant
- 30 ml apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 9×13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Soak chopped dried apricots in 3 tablespoons of apple juice while preparing the batter.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift plain flour into the mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Add soaked apricots, raisins, currants, and cherries; stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour batter into the prepared tray and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before brushing with warm apricot jam and decorating with marzipan followed by fondant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg